After 24 years of silence, a true heavyweight of English golf history is making its return: The English Open is back on the calendar! What sensational news for all fans of the sport, as the DP World Tour and England Golf are breathing new life into this national title.
From June 18th to 21st, 2026, the action will truly unfold on the greens of The Vale Golf Club in Worcestershire. A substantial prize fund of £300,000 (approx. €350,000) is up for grabs – a decent upgrade for an event on the HotelPlanner Tour, where the tournament will be held this year and next.
A Name with History
If you're having déjà vu, you're absolutely right: The English Open was already an integral part of the then European Tour from 1988 to 2002. Names like Ian Woosnam, Darren Clarke, Lee Westwood, Mark James, and Colin Montgomerie have already claimed victory there. A real sense of nostalgia emerges when you consider which legends have teed off here.
The Path to the Big Stage
However, this comeback is more than just a brief guest appearance. The ambition is clear: after 2026 and 2027 on the HotelPlanner Tour, the event is slated to make the leap to the biggest stage of the DP World Tour in 2028. This is a well-thought-out roadmap to place this historic title back where it belongs. For English golf, this is a truly strong signal that tradition lives and breathes.
